Assistant Controller

Position Title: Assistant Controller

Location:

FLSA: Exempt

About Us

Jones Lake Management, headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, is a private equity backed, industry leading provider of professional pond and lake management services. With operations spanning 25 offices, providing services to customers in 26 states, JLM is rapidly expanding its reach through strong, organic growth and a robust pipeline of M&A opportunities. Visit our website at joneslakemanagement.com to read more about our history, family of brands, services and expertise.

We are seeking a highly motivated Assistant Controller to help lead the accounting and finance team through the Company’s continued growth. The successful candidate will be a self-motivated team player that will bring a strong sense of initiative to our accounting and finance team. As Jones is a high-growth company, this position provides an exceptional opportunity to advance your career as new opportunities emerge.

This job operates in a casual office environment in Newtown, Ohio.

Essential Duties

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

• Own key components of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure timely, accurate, US GAAP-compliant financials.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, reserves, fixed assets, and consolidations.
• Assist in preparing monthly reporting packages, KPIs, and variance analyses for company leadership.
• Support the preparation and review of board and monthly operating review materials.
  
  

Accounting Operations / Process Improvement

• Oversee AP, AR, cash management, payroll accounting, and other core accounting functions.
• Implement best practices to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability—standardized reconciliations, automated workflows, documented close checklists, etc.
• Strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with company policies and financial procedures.
• Partner with branch operations to enhance data quality, job costing, and revenue recognition.
  
  

M&A Support

• Support integration of newly acquired businesses—chart of accounts alignment, onboarding to company processes, opening balance sheet adjustments, and ongoing accounting support.
• Participate in financial due diligence, quality of earnings responses, and post-close onboarding workstreams as needed.
  
  

Audit / Tax Support

• Serve as a key contact for external auditors and tax advisors.
• Coordinate audit requests and support the annual financial statement audit.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with state tax, licensing, and regulatory requirements for a multi-location services business.
  
  

Team Leadership

• Provide day-to-day guidance to accounting staff; review work and develop team of 2 – 4 direct reports.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required. CPA strongly preferred.
• 4 – 7 years of progressive accounting experience; mix of public accounting and industry experience preferred
• PE-backed company experience and/or mergers & acquisitions experience preferred.
• Experience managing at least one (1) team member
• Proficiency with GAAP and accrual accounting
• Highly proficient in Excel and accounting software, NetSuite, preferred
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds
• Bend at waist and/or knees and lift arms over shoulders
• Sitting for extended periods of time with ability to use a keyboard
  
  

Comprehensive Benefits

• Multiple health plans to choose from, including the ability to participate in an HSA.
• Dental, Vision, and Company Paid Life Insurance.
• 12 Paid Holidays per year.
• Generous PTO.
• 401(k) with Generous Company Match.
  
  

If you have the skills required for this role, we encourage you to apply! We understand that no candidate is perfectly qualified for any job. Experience comes in many different forms; skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way. Even more important than your resume, is a clear demonstration of dedication, impact, and the ability to thrive in a fluid and collaborative environment. We want you to learn new things in this role, and we encourage you to apply if your experience is close to what we're looking for. We also know that diversity of background and thought makes for better problem solving and more creative thinking, which is why we're dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.